Adaptable and driven Lead Teacher with demonstrated success in leadership and management, seeking to transition into an administrative role within the district.
- 5-12 Content and Pedagogy
- Elementary and middle school experience
- Administrative experience
- Inclusive Practices
- Restorative Justice
- Safety Care Certified
- Creative problem solving
- Curriculum Development and Mapping
- Educational Technology
- PBIS Coach
- Social-Emotional Learning Practices
- Excellent Leadership and Management Skills
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Excellent Rapport with Parents and Staff
- Excellent Conflict De-escalation Skills
- Elementary education
- Graduated with 4.0 GPA
- SEI Endorsement
- Minored in Political Science
City, STATE, 08/2020 - Current
- Administrative Duties: scheduling; implementing and monitoring COVID response protocols within the building; supervising arrival and dismissal duty; discipline
- Supporting Teachers: supporting teachers with specific student behaviors, coverage, SEL support, conferences, classroom support
- Supporting Families: phone calls, tech support, supply pickups, SEL support, answering any and all questions about remote learning/schedules, hybrid learning/schedules, all-in learning/schedules
- Supporting Students: SEL support, daily check-ins with students; incentive breaks; interacting and building relationships with students
- Student Support Teams: IST, PBIS Tier 1, PBIS Tier 2 and 3 team, Granger School Culture Team, Redistricting Team, School Council Team
- Discipline: handling of discipline and discipline referrals; responding to team calls, de-escalation; student support; feedback to teachers and families regarding behaviors both in school and via Google Meet
- PBIS Coach: manage and run meetings, data analysis; creation of PBIS squad; manage and run the PBIS school store, implementation and management of safety patrol team; liaison between PBIS team, remote and hybrid families and staff; organize, implement and manage PBIS monthly incentives and school-wide events
- Data Analysis: CICO data, SWIS data, IST data (BAS, STAR etc); writing and updating of DCAP's with IST team and teachers who work with the students
- School Culture: Creation of school culture team, 15 Days of Wishes, school videos, staff spotlight; incorporating PreK into the school culture
City, STATE, 09/2010 - 06/2020
- Inclusion and Social Emotional/Behavioral Support Classroom Team
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Set class objectives and monitored daily performance to offer equal access to education.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
- Boosted student morale through positive reinforcement to motivate students.
- Coordinated education-based field trips from start to completion.
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress using Star Renaissance and Vocabulary.com to update and enhance learning plans.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for English, Science and Social Studies.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
City, STATE, 09/2016 - 06/2020
- Created new website for Agawam Education Association
- Designed graphics for website layout
- Troubleshooting
- Maintained website
- Purchased domains for websites
- Eliminated website bugs to improve user experience
City, STATE, 10/2009 - 06/2010
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces including short stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction to meet diverse learning styles.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
City, STATE, 09/2005 - 01/2009
- Planned and arranged meetings with external organizations and individuals, enabling all parties to meet and discuss project progress.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows as needed.
- Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactive adjustments.
- Coordinated shipments of product from country of origin to final destination by both air and land transport.
- Developed tracking reports, which alleviated customer calls and boosted time savings.
- Confirmed accurate freight duties and bills of lading for shipments by collaborating with customs brokers.
- Coordinated scheduling and booking of monthly transportations.
- Maintained open communication with customers and overseas partners to update all parties on order and shipping changes.
LICENSURE : Principal/Assistant Principal, PreK-8 and 5-12, Emergency, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Teaching License English 5-8, 8-12, Professional
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Excellence in Inclusive Practices Award 2019, Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award 2017, Peace Builder Award 2015
COMMITTEES/CLUBS: Redistricting Committee, Granger PBIS Coach, Granger School Council Secretary, IST team for Granger and AJHS, Strategic Planning Committee, Writer's Club Advisor, Beauty Day Founder and Coordinator
REFERENCES:
Karen Albano, Elementary Principal at Phelps Elementary School
XXX-530-8119
Jessica Gendron, Elementary Principal at Granger Elementary School
XXX-575-6411
Norman C. Robbins, Principal at Agawam Junior High School
XXX-626-2268
Amy DiStefano, English Teacher at Agawam Junior High School
XXX-537-0568
Ann Theriault, Special Education Teacher at Agawam Junior High School
XXX-896-3872
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School Attended
- American International College
- Ithaca College
Job Titles Held:
- Interim Lead Teacher, Granger Elementary School
- 7th & 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
- Website Coordinator and Building Rep
- Long Term Substitute, English Language Arts
- Sales & Import Supervisor
Degrees
- Master of Education
- Bachelor of Arts
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